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José E. Serrano
@joseserrano· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2011

How much time do I have, Madam Chair? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has 2 minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from Missouri has 3 minutes remaining.

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José E. Serrano
@joseserrano· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2011

I thank you for the time. I recognize that you do not support the amendment, but some folks still cannot help themselves. This is not about the White House; it's about who lives in the White House. First, there was an amendment to cut his…

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José E. Serrano
@joseserrano· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2011

Let me just very quickly in closing say that I was very surprised and interested in hearing that the Republican Party is going to move next on undoing the mandate on car insurance throughout this country and other insurance. We know what…

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Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2011

I just want to make it very clear that none of us are making a statement that the U.N. can solve all the problems in the world. But I want to reiterate again a comment that my good friend Mr. Moran made: If we are going to put a cocoon…

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Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2011

May I ask the Chair how much time we have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New York has 1 minute remaining, and the gentleman from Georgia has 1\1/2\ minutes.

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Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2011

I rise against the Stearns amendment because it would exacerbate security vulnerabilities at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The United Nations Capital Master Plan addresses a number of serious life safety and security…

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Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2011

The Broun amendment would withhold U.S.- assessed contributions to the U.N., directly contravening U.S. treaty obligations and national security interests. It would isolate the U.S., cripple U.S. diplomatic efforts globally, weaken our…

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Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

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Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chair, while I have serious misgivings about the funding levels for FEMA first responder grants in the CR, my amendment ensures that one program, the Urban Area Security Initiative, is restored to its intended…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 424 Offered by Mr. Fortenberry

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

How much time do I have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has 1 minute remaining.

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

I now yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, this is a bipartisan amendment sponsored by Mr. Conyers, Mr. Paul, myself and Mr. Jones. The amendment would prohibit the use of any funds made available in this act to make an…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

I am not going to repeat all of what has been said about the Republican war on women, about the fact that the Republican majority was elected pledging jobs and all we see is a war on various social services and women and nothing about…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

I'm pleased to offer this amendment along with the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee) and the gentlewoman from California (Mr. Stark). The continuing resolution provides approximately $100 billion for Department of Defense operations in…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. Not more than…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

I rise as designee of the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) and I am pleased to offer the amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

I thank the gentleman for his remarks and for yielding. I just want to make one comment on what was said a moment ago by the gentleman from Florida. This amendment reduces funding in this CR to $10 billion. It should be enough to withdraw…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2011

Thank you. The remarks of the gentleman from Florida were incorrect. This amendment limits $10 billion from this CR, enough to bring the troops home during the pendency of this CR. Funds that were already spent were appropriated from the…

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